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6: Dreaming and Emotional Health – The Brain’s Nighttime Therapy

6: Dreaming and Emotional Health – The Brain’s Nighttime Therapy

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 This episode explores how dreams help regulate our emotions and support mental health. It explains how REM sleep allows the brain to process strong feelings safely, with reduced stress hormones. We learn that dreams may act as overnight therapy, helping us work through emotional experiences. The episode also discusses nightmares, PTSD, and techniques like Imagery Rehearsal Therapy. It highlights how poor REM sleep can harm emotional balance, and how regular dreaming may enhance emotional intelligence.

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